Position Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 43037
About the role.
McCain Farms is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our Fall Harvest team. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing grading equipment and conveyor systems to ensure efficient and safe harvest operations. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical maintenance experience and can work effectively in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
What you’ll be doing.
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Perform mechanical breakdown repairs and proactive maintenance on grading equipment, conveyor belts, and related machinery
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Line conveyor belts to ensure proper alignment and operation
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Replace and grease bearings as part of preventative maintenance routines
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Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and hot work permits (training provided as needed)
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Safely lift and transport materials weighing 25–50 lbs
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Operate effectively in outdoor environments, including inclement weather
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Monitor equipment condition and provide timely feedback to Supervisor/Manager
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Demonstrate reliability and maintain strong attendance throughout the harvest season
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Work both independently and collaboratively with team members
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Respond quickly to breakdowns and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll need to be successful.
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Experience with grading equipment, conveyor systems, and mechanical components
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Proficiency in belt lining, bearing replacement, and lubrication practices
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Skilled in using hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, grease guns, alignment gauges)
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Ability to read and follow maintenance schedules and repair manuals
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Strong understanding of safety practices and risk awareness
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Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Willingness to adapt and work with urgency
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Physical capability to perform material handling and outdoor tasks
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Experience in farming or agricultural environments considered an asset
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Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license considered an asset
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Ability to weld is considered an asset
Benefits of the role.
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Competitive hourly wages (based on experience)
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience during a critical harvest season
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Exposure to agricultural equipment and operations
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Training opportunities including safety and welding (as required)
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Overtime opportunities and flexible scheduling, including weekends as required
About McCain.
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Leadership Principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain Experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: McCain Produce & Fertilizer
Department: McCain Farms Potato Farm
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville
Company: McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc.
